Book the car theory test: cost, ID and test-day checklist
The official car theory test costs £23. Book through GOV.UK, bring the correct driving licence and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Read the guides: Car theory test
Study the current DVSA car-test format, Highway Code rules, hazard decisions and common errors before taking complete practice tests.
Car theory test format and pass marks
Learn the official DVSA format, the 43 out of 50 and 44 out of 75 pass marks, and how the silent video questions differ from hazard …
changing lanes: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about changing lanes by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
changing lanes: essentials
Learn the essential rules for changing lanes and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
changing lanes: real-world scenarios
Apply changing lanes to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
changing lanes: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about changing lanes with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
junctions: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about junctions by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
junctions: essentials
Learn the essential rules for junctions and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
junctions: real-world scenarios
Apply junctions to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
junctions: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about junctions with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
night driving: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about night driving by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
night driving: essentials
Learn the essential rules for night driving and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
night driving: real-world scenarios
Apply night driving to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
night driving: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about night driving with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
parking: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about parking by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
parking: essentials
Learn the essential rules for parking and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
parking: real-world scenarios
Apply parking to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
parking: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about parking with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
road signs: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about road signs by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
road signs: essentials
Learn the essential rules for road signs and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
road signs: real-world scenarios
Apply road signs to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
road signs: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about road signs with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
rules of priority: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about rules of priority by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
rules of priority: essentials
Learn the essential rules for rules of priority and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
rules of priority: real-world scenarios
Apply rules of priority to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
rules of priority: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about rules of priority with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
speed and following distance: common mistakes
Avoid common theory-test mistakes about speed and following distance by checking the rule, developing risk and likely consequence.
speed and following distance: essentials
Learn the essential rules for speed and following distance and connect each one to a safe decision in the relevant UK theory test.
speed and following distance: real-world scenarios
Apply speed and following distance to realistic road scenarios and justify the action that creates the greatest safety margin.
speed and following distance: test preparation
Prepare for theory-test questions about speed and following distance with focused practice, error analysis and spaced review.
Theory-test support for reading difficulties or health conditions
Request theory-test support when you book and send any evidence promptly so DVSA can arrange the right help.
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